Ford 1.6L Duratorq DLD-416 TDCI Engine: Specs, Problems, Reliability. This diesel engine is widespread and used by not only Ford but also Volvo, PSA, Mini, Mazda, and Suzuki. The1.6-liter engine belongs to small four-cylinder diesel family named as the DLD, which also includes the 1.4-liter DLD-414 and the1.8-liter DLD-418. The production of the DLD engines resides in the UK.
The cylinder block is made of light aluminum alloy. The engine has 16-valve two camshaft aluminum cylinder head also. There are timing belt and small chain installed in the cylinder head. All DLD engines have the Common Rail system. The DLD-416 is equipped with an intercooler and variable geometry turbocharger Garrett GT15. In 2011, rather 16 valve head, the engine got 8-valve cylinder head with one camshaft (DV6C and DV6D engines).
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1.6 l Duratorq DLD-416/ DV6 Engine Problems and Reliability
The Ford 1.6 TDCI compression-ignition engine has outstanding reliability, more than the 1.8 version. Cars with the DLD-416 DV6 engine goes greater than 100,000 miles without any problems. One serious issue with the 1.6 TDCI is turbo failure. Oil supply troubles due to sludge build-up in the oil feed pipes can cause a blown Turbo.
Ford 1.6L Duratorq DLD-416 TDCI Engine
| Manufacturer | UK |
| Production years | 2003- present day |
| Cylinder block material | Aluminum |
| Cylinder head material | Aluminum |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Configuration | Inline |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 or 2 |
| Valvetrain layout | SOHC |
| Bore, mm | 75.0 |
| Stroke, mm | 88.3 |
| Displacement, cc | 1560 |
| Type of internal combustion engine | Four-stroke, turbocharged |
| Compression Ratio | 18.0 |
| Power, hp | 88-117/4000 |
| Torque, lb ft | 148-199 lb-ft/1,750 |
| Engine weight | – |
| Firing order | 1-3-4-2 |
| Engine oil weight | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 3.8 |
| Oil change interval, mile | 12,500 |
| Applications | Ford C-Max/Grand C-Max, Ford Fiesta, Ford Fusion (European), Ford Focus, Ford Focus C-MAX |